CounselingChristians

What should we do? My husband has embraced the old catholic baptism which some earlier reformers held onto because they never really studied that well in Scripture.  And because he has been running after belief/views of tom dick and harry online he now wants us to move to a church that promotes infant baptism. I need counsel/advice for me and my husband. My husband and I have been married for 5 years; when we got married we were both (reformed) Baptists. I am still Baptist, but my husband has switched several times from Baptist to Presbyterian to Lutheran and he has been Lutheran for the past year. We have still been going to a Baptist church, mainly for my sake & because we both believe he should not switch to a different church/denomination yet but should take it very slowly because he has changed in his beliefs quite a few times over the past 2-3 years. He has strongly felt that he should follow his beliefs and join a Lutheran church and that he wants our whole family (we ...

Q: My boyfriend is a non-believer and i dont really know what to do. I date to marry and we are already a year deep into the relationship. We talk about marriage and life after we graduate (which is coming up) all the time and its just fine, but when I discuss my faith, he gets super argumentative and insulting even when im being respectful about my faith. I found God while being with him and he’s not very happy or supportive about it. I want a relationship with God being the center but I also dont want to leave him. What do I do? I feel like I’m drowning. For further context, I have tried to turn him to Christ very slowly and subtly over the course of our relationship, but it seems as though the more Christ comes into my life, the further he runs. A: Well God has been clear we are not to be unequally yoked. Better to lose a year then live very miserably for the next 80! There is one thing you can try to do before you cut it off and bounce...and you are doing it. A lot of times peo...

Q: I lashed out on my parents ( Mom and Stepdad ) and have no regrets. They are ruining family traditions this holiday season and keep hurting me emotionally. They want to make a 8 hour round trip on Christmas to see some family for 2 maybe 3-4 hours and I pretty much lashed out on them saying how its not even good for holiday or Christmas to spend the whole day in a car, and not even be abel to celebrate the true meaning behind Christmas. Yes I want to see my grandparents and older siblings (whom are adults) but feels useless to spend the whole day in a car.  Am I in the wrong much or is my point valid? ( not to mention im a child of divorced parents who still fight over holiday visitation and just make me not wanna celebrate anything anymore ).  A: Yes you were wrong. First step is to try to tell them both how you feel. Esp about the in-fighting. Tell them they need to create a set holiday plan so it is the same every year and they need to ensure their side of the family ne...

Q: Some people have asked me if it is ok to just listen to solid reputable sermons online instead of going to church? * Usually this comes from those who work on Sunday either saying it is the schedule the boss put them on (such as truck and delivery drivers, food service, or emergency service employees), or to make extra money getting paid double time. A: The core of their problem is a heart issue. What is more important? Obeying God and worshipping together as a local congregation or money at your job? Because the truth is these folk are prioritizing money (and possibly greed) over obeying God. God will always provide for us but we need to be at church on Sunday. For very few it is a hand to mouth situation by having that job. For the majority it is about accumulating money to have this and that [wants not needs]. Change is needed. For some this might involve some sacrifice [such as in non USA countries (because in US we have religious rights carved into our Constitution)]. For t...

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Q: What can I say to share with others  *If my pet dies *If someone shares the news their pet died A: Losing a pet is hard ☹🥲. Death is in the world because sin entered in Eden, and death sadly has affected the whole of creation.  Here is a message my adult friend sent when their family dog passed.  "We have some bitter sweet news to share. We are heartbroken to share with you of Toby's passing away peacefully yesterday (from a rare and extremely aggressive cancer of his heart). We are heartbroken... but we rest in the comfort of God's goodness and loving kindness in giving Toby to us for seven years and His sovereignty over his passing, and the hope of His promise that one day creation will be restored from its fall. Reading through Psalm 104, Job 38-41, Romans 8, Colossians 1-3, Revelations and countless other passages to get a glimpse and be reminded of the nature of God's tender provision for His creatures!" Here (below) is what I shared and you c...

Q: I just learned saying God's name in vain is committing blasphemy... and now I'm scared because some people I really care about have said GD. They are all Christians and I believe they've said it on accident when they get hurt. But I'm really worried now cause I don't want them to go to hell :(( A: It is very serious because it is being done against God, but those unsaved naturally do what is rebellious and they are led by the sin nature. They do not have a right grasp on who God is. They are doing it in ignorance. Remember it is a sin that can be forgiven but it def shows their heart core issue. I would recommend sharing the Gospel with them and if they get saved great, if seeds are planted, great, and beyond that they know it is offensive to you and hurts your heart because they are speaking very illy of the one you Love. As far as professing believers, remember that there are false converts. People come to religion, God or Christianity for reasons other than th...